Leadership Conway Class of 2026 Announced

Conway, S.C. – January 28, 2026 - The Conway Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce
its 34th Leadership Conway Class. Leadership Conway is a 10-month program created to
provide existing and emerging leaders with opportunities to enhance their civic knowledge and
network. Since its inception, the program has helped participants better understand how the
community works, build relationships with the area’s current and future leaders, and to focus
talents in a way that will best serve the community. The program involves approximately 25
community members that meet once a month at various businesses and organizations throughout
the Conway area.

The 2026 Leadership Conway Class:
Kim Barkley – United Bank
Blake Bost – Conway National Bank
Becca Bova – Neighbor to Neighbor of South Carolina
Shana Bryson – G3 Engineering & Surveying, LLC
Joe Cahill – HTC
Victor Crawford– Conway Christian School
Jami Golda – Horry Electric Cooperative
Tian Griffieth – City of Conway (Fire)
Heidi Haller – OrthoSC
Dane Hanna – The Shepherd’s Table
Kelli Hays – Realty One Group Dockside
Cetra Hemingway – First Citizens Bank
Corbin Jarrett – Southeastern Alliance Underwriters
Courtney Johnson – Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
Megan Leber – City of Conway (Admin)
Trey Rabon – Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Paula Shaw – Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Lauren Skipper – Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Christine Sloan – Sloan Home Inspections
Amanda Smith – WMBF News (Gray Digital Media)
Kendra Thornton – Trusted Home Services
Tracy Vreeland – Santee Cooper
Erin White – Peoples Underwriters, Inc.
Noah Whitlock – Coastal Carolina University
Jay Wright – Anderson Brothers Bank

This would not be possible without the support of Leadership Conway’s Board of Regents:
Le Hendrick – Vice President of Educational Programs
Savannah Rabon – Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Bobbi Dragone – Palmetto Goodwill
Will Johnson – HTC
Jackie Bost – Anderson Brothers Bank

"I am excited to kick off this new class of Leadership Conway,” said Le Hendrick, Vice President
of Educational Programs at the Conway Chamber of Commerce. “It is incredibly rewarding to
watch participants grow throughout the program and gain confidence in their abilities as
emerging leaders. I encourage anyone who is an up-and-coming leader in our community to
consider participating. This experience consistently exceeds expectations."

About the Conway Chamber of Commerce
The Conway Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting economic growth and community
development throughout the Conway area. Through advocacy, networking, and education, the
Chamber strives to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses alike.

Chamber Contact
Sarah Barrentine
(843) 248-2273
sbarrentine@conwayscchamber.com